Geocaching!
I have to admit - when someone first said to me "do you fancy going geocaching?" the first thing I said was "say what now?". My lovely...
CHEAP! Homely Hughenden Manor
It was positively pouring down with rain today, but, never wanting to give up the opportunity to make the most of the time off...
FREE or CHEAP! Fang-tastic fun at Osterley Halloween Pumpkin Festival
We are so lucky to live so close to a wonderful National Trust site. Today we went along to Osterley's Halloween Pumpkin Festival and we...
CHEAP! Canoeing on Osterley Lake
Ticking off no. 50 on the National Trust's '50 things to do before you're 11¾' - canoeing! Ok so the list actually says to 'canoe down a...
The very opulent Waddesdon Manor
As you may know (from a previous post), me and the kids became National Trust members for pretty much the price of a couple of 2 Mc D'...
The very beautiful Polesden Lacey
A beautiful day for wandering around in the Surrey countryside and visiting this lavish residence. Apart from acres of space, a woodland...
FREE or CHEAP! Den Building at Osterley
Crossing off another item from the '50 things' list...No. 4 - Build a Den. While you have the privilege of enjoying the beautiful park...
CHEAP! Ham House Christmas Trail
As the kids are now getting a little older, I wanted to find a local 'visit to Santa' with a little something extra so today, we came...